Along with one of my favorite nephews, JD, who's turning four today, March 25 is the birthday of Aretha Franklin.
Franklin, 67, is still the best thing to come out of Detroit outside of the auto industry.
I'm a longtime fan, at least since my years in college. I discovered her back catalog of great albums like "Live at Filmore West," "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)," and "Young Gifted and Black"
Below are two of my favorite performances: her version of "Nessun Dorma," which is the performance that turned me on to her artistry:
and another classic:
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